Coffee pot, France, 19th century

Coffee pot, France, 19th century, 665 g, 950 silver, 22.5 cm.
Material, technique: silver, bone; casting, stamping, chasing, soldering.
Place of origin: France.
Time of creation: 19th century.
Weight - 665 grams of silver of 950 standard.
The coffee pot has the shape of an antique nestorid - a vessel with an ovoid body, pronounced shoulders, and a not very tall cylindrical neck, set on a short foot that transitions to a round base. The spout of the coffee pot is made in the form of a three-dimensional bird's head on a long neck. The loop-shaped handle with a horizontal upper rail is made of bone, which is quite practical for serving hot beverages.
The lower part of the body of the item is decorated with a chased pattern consisting of a dense series of elongated petals with rounded ends. The upper part of the body is adorned with a narrow band outlined by fine lines featuring a floral garland against a background of vertical strokes. The shoulders of the coffee pot are emphasized by a rim with a fine rhythmic pattern. A thin band of Ionic ornament decorates the top of the neck, visually separating the neck from the bell-shaped lid topped with a small pinecone at the center of a crown of leaves.
The coffee pot bears a hallmark with the initials of the master, as well as a hallmark in the shape of the head of Perseus - a French mark for exported goods, certifying silver of 950 standard.

Conclusion:
The coffee pot under investigation, crafted in the Imperial style, is a fine example of the domestic culture of the European elite in the 19th century and may hold museum interest, thus being a worthy and striking exhibit for a private collection.
The technique of execution and decoration of the coffee pot aligns with the specified dating of the item.
The condition of the item is classified as good.